(May 9, 2019) More than 2,000 local students attended the Opioid Awareness Youth Summit, hosted by DEA and CADCA (the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America). Read more.
There were 563 opioid-related deaths in Los Angeles Country in just one year. Learn more about the opioid epidemic in LA. (Source: DEA in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office)
Prevent Prescription Drug and Heroin Misuse
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What Should You Do With Your Unused Meds?Most people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family, friends, and acquaintances. You can make a difference by following these tips. Learn more. |
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Classroom Resources for EducatorsThe DEA and Discovery Education have teamed up to launch Operation Prevention, a program geared towards fighting opioid misuse among young people. Their site includes interactive K-12 lessons, virtual field trips, resources for parents and more. Go to Operation Prevention's website. |
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How Much Do You Know?Test your knowledge about opioids by taking this quiz. |
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Red Ribbon WeekRed Ribbon Week, celebrated annually October 23-31, is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Learn more. |
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Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in America, CDC confirms
(CNN, December 12) The synthetic opioid fentanyl is involved in most drug overdoses, according to a recent report from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. Read more.